Wyoming State Museum to Feature Robert Frank’s ‘Images of Wyoming Taken in 1956’ Exhibition
The Wyoming State Museum is hosting an exhibition titled “Images of Wyoming Taken in 1956” by renowned photographer Robert Frank. The exhibition will be on display from January 13 through March 29, 2025, Cap City News reports.
This exhibition is the result of a collaboration between the June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation, the Wyoming State Archives, and the Wyoming State Museum.
Robert Frank, widely regarded as one of the most influential photographers in history, revolutionized the world of still and moving images with his distinctive style. After emigrating to New York in 1947, Frank began working as a fashion photographer for Harper’s Bazaar, under the direction of art director Alexey Brodovitch. This role provided Frank with numerous travel opportunities, and his impressions of the United States during this time had a profound impact on his photography.
In 1955, Frank was awarded his first Guggenheim Fellowship, which allowed him to embark on a two-year road trip across the United States. During this journey, Frank captured more than 28,000 photographs, some of which were published in his iconic 1958 monograph The Americans. A copy of The Americans will also be available for viewing at the museum as part of the exhibition.
The Wyoming State Museum is open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and invites visitors to explore Frank’s powerful images of Wyoming from 1956.
